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November 11, 2020 No Comments

Why You Shouldn't DIY Your Bathroom

As a homeowner, it can be tempting to tackle your own home improvement projects – but, your bathroom should not be one of them. There are many reasons:

Plumbing

Plumbing work is very precise. All joints must be completed properly for the materials used. If not correctly relocated or installed, your DIY plumbing job can cause leaking. If a leak goes unnoticed for any length of time, it can lead to rot and structural problems, as well as mold and health problems.

Electrical

Handling your own electrical comes with its own risks. Not only do you need to make sure that everything is brought up to current electrical codes, but all electrical work needs to have permits and be inspected. If installed incorrectly you can end up causing faults, hurting yourself, or causing a home fire.

Bathroom Fan

Installing a bathroom fan seems like a simple task – and it can be, if you are replacing an existing fan. If you are installing a fan in a new location you need to run new ductwork, which includes cutting a hole in your roof. Not only does this become a dangerous task, but you run the risk of having water, wind and snow coming in that very same opening.

Tiling

Do you know why it is expensive to hire a tile professional? BECAUSE IT’S HARD. To make sure you have all the tile level, plumb, aligned, and properly sloped is no joke. Consider all the experience an installer has so that they can plan the layout to avoid strange tiny pieces, or that one corner of a tile that sticks up and you catch your sock on it. Every. Single. Time.

Shower Glass

Installing glass in your shower is going to come with its own set of challenges. Glass is not very forgiving, so you’ve got one shot to get it snug and water-tight. Also, don’t forget that the panels are very large, extremely heavy and fragile. It only takes one slip up and your bathroom floor is covered in broken glass.

There is a time and place for a DIY project, but it’s not in your bathroom. It’s not worth risking your investment in this project (and your home) to save a few hundred dollars. Avoid making any of these mistakes by hiring a professional the first time around.

January 20, 2020 No Comments

Home Design Trends for 2020

It’s a brand-new decade. It’s time to shake things up and refresh our ideals of home design and décor. Let’s stray from safe and inject some joy and playfulness again. Welcome into 2020!

Colour

We’ve been stuck in the monochrome greys for a while and it’s time to inject some joy and personality again. I’m seeing more earth tones to bring some warmth and softness, but also brights and warmer blues to add playfulness. Let’s get off the greige train!

Mix & Match

Gone are the days where we went into a furniture store and selected a whole set. We want our homes to reflect us, personalized and with meaning. We want to add texture – some new glossy items alongside antiques that have a patina of age and possibly an interesting story. We’re not chasing perfection; we want our home to have meaning to us.

Fun Bathrooms

Bathrooms are often one of the smallest rooms in your home, so they are a great place to try something a bold and express your personality. Wallpaper can add something a wild, quirky or stunningly beautiful and turn a boring room into something you can really be proud of and enjoy.

Real Plants

Adding more real plants to your home not only softens and adds an organic element to your décor, there are real health benefits. Indoor plants improve concentration and productivity (up to 15%!) and reduce stress levels. That anthurium or pothos plant is not only improving your indoor air quality, but it’s improving your mood too.

Closed Cabinets

The idea of open shelves in the kitchen is fun but having all open cabinets can leave you wanting for storage. Also, who can keep all the shelves clean and looking perfectly styled? Let’s remember that this is a is a work room first, and make sure your kitchen suits the tasks that are going to happen there.

One Colour Rooms with Character

No longer do your doors and millwork have to be in the standard white. Let’s add some extra trim details – chair rail, wall trim, crown moulding and paint everything out in a lovely semi-gloss. Don’t be afraid with your colour – the bold will be rewarded.

Intricate Backsplash

We’ve all loved subway tile for a while. A very long while. Now it’s time to choose a backsplash that really grabs you. As it is the easiest part of a kitchen to change, why not choose something fabulous?

I’m looking forward to seeing all the personalization we’re going to bring into this new decade.

Jackie

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